Server Scanner Overview
The Server Scanner is a simple service designed to operate on Windows servers, ensuring the security and proper classification of the files located on the server. This scanner is not intended for desktop use but is specialized for server environments. Here’s an organized breakdown of how the process works.
Installation and Initial Setup
When the Server Scanner is installed on a Windows server, files on the server will be ready to begin their journey with the new operation. This setup is critical for the scanner to perform its tasks effectively.
File Scanning Process
Initial Data Discovery: Upon installation, the scanner discovers the files and starts to scan each file on the server. It precisely analyzes every file, one by one.
Classification Request: After scanning a file, the scanner sends it to the AI system. The AI system is responsible for classifying the file based on pre-defined classification groups.
AI Classification: The AI evaluates the file and assigns a classification, identifying and categorizing sensitive data within the file, such as Business Information (BII), Business Health Information (BHI), and regulated information.
Continuous Monitoring and Rescanning
To ensure the accuracy and up-to-date classification of files:
24-Hour Interval: The scanner performs a rescan every 24 hours. This routine check ensures that any updates or changes to the files are detected and reclassified if necessary.
Reclassification: If any modifications are found, the files are reclassified to reflect the latest information.
Classification Groups
AI or Recommended: The classification groups used by the scanner include AI or recommended categories. The scanner operates with the AI portion of these classifications, disregarding manual inputs.
No User Interaction: This service runs autonomously, requiring no user intervention. The AI training process is integral to achieving accurate classification, ensuring the system continuously learns and improves.
Service Includes Three-Stage Process
The Server Scanner operates through a three-stage process involving the portal, AI, and the scanner itself:
Portal Configuration: Users configure classification groups and settings via the portal.
Scanner Operation: The scanner scans all files on the server, referring to the portal’s configuration to determine the necessary classification groups.
AI Classification: The scanner communicates with the AI, requesting classification for each file. The AI uses trained models to classify the files and returns specific labels from each classification group.
Decision and Validation Cycle
AI Recommendations: The AI recommends suitable labels for each file based on its classification groups.
Revalidation: The scanner revalidates the AI’s decisions against the portal’s configuration. This configuration, set by the admin, includes specific restrictions and labels assigned to particular types of information. This ensures that the classifications align with the predefined rules and policies established by the organization.
Final Decision: Based on the revalidation, the scanner finalizes the classification of each file.
This structured approach ensures a detailed and reliable classification of files on Windows servers, maintaining data security
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